1999 Pontiac Rageous vs. 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1999 Pontiac Rageous is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac Rageous (312 HP) has 92 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. (220 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Rageous should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Pontiac Rageous (454 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. (434 Nm). This means 1999 Pontiac Rageous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Pontiac Rageous | 1979 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
Model | Rageous | Trans Am |
Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5737 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 312 HP | 220 HP |
Torque | 454 Nm | 434 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2750 mm |